dan kerman spoke with energy economist. >> gas prices continued to rise over california and with oil prices saying that the average price in california is $4.48. that is up 17¢ from yesterday. and it is up 35¢ from one week ago when the it was $4.13. >> $4.30 one week ago. >> there is always an explanation but does this make any sense. >> the shortage. with august fire at the richmond refinery. and the chevron pipeline problem and a power problem at a ianother location. however, this person does not buy this. >> we have more supply we are not having a shortage. >> in fact the spike in gas prices is a crisis without a cause. >> this is in some form of demand. we do not have an identifiable cause. >> there is no price fixing going on but he says that it is time for the federal government to look into it. >> supply is up, demand is down. we are going to launch an investigation on what is going on commission to investigate. so far, the federal trade commission has not followed through. dan kerman, kron 4. >> when gasoline prices are soaring. www.kron4.com it is a great indicator to fin